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R789 WRA

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,869 mi
Last recorded61,869 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 WRA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 61,869 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,681 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear engine oil leak contaminating rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,678 miles

mot repair carried out

Fail 24 May 2022 60,662 miles

Front Brake excessively binding front brake indicates excessive binding on tester and not free spinning when raised (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre near centre is in places below 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear brake shows 15kg fluctuation on brake tester. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,654 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front brake shows excessive fluctuation on brake tester (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear brake shows excessive signs of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear tyre perished but cords not yet visible (manufactured 2010)

Pass 11 May 2020 60,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 59,659 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 59,653 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 58,618 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,041 miles

Front ABS wire insacure

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,991 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,991 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

abs warning staying on

Fail 16 Jan 2015 54,454 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

abs warning staying on

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,169 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,169 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,335 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,734 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 40,734 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,188 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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R789 WRA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R789 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R789 WRA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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